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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2509

Notice to quit not necessary, when.

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Verified 10/27/2026 · Next check 11/3/2026
effective 10/18/2026KansasNotice to Quit/Terminate

Operative Text

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2509
Where the time for the termination of a tenancy is specified in the contract, or where a tenant at will commits waste, or in the case of a tenant by sufferance, and in any case where the relation of landlord and tenant does not exist, no notice to quit shall be necessary.
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Plain English

Under Kansas law (Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2509), a formal notice to quit is not required in certain situations: when the lease itself already states an end date, when a tenant at will causes waste or damage to the property, when someone occupies property as a tenant by sufferance (staying after their right to be there has ended), or when no landlord-tenant relationship legally exists at all. In these circumstances, the law treats the right to possession as already resolved without the need for a separate termination notice. This provision carves out specific exceptions to the general rule that landlords must give advance notice before seeking to end an occupancy.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2509 should be aware that when a lease agreement already specifies a fixed end date, compliant operators generally treat that date as self-executing without issuing a separate notice to quit. Similarly, when a former tenant remains on the property after their tenancy has legally ended—creating a tenancy by sufferance—or when a tenant at will has committed waste, operators typically document those circumstances carefully before proceeding. Because the absence of a notice requirement does not eliminate other procedural steps (such as court filings for eviction), operators generally consult legal counsel to confirm which steps remain applicable in each scenario.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2509, tenants should understand that if their lease specifies a fixed end date, their landlord may not be legally required to send a separate notice to quit before taking further action. Tenants who believe they are being removed without proper legal basis—for example, where they dispute whether a landlord-tenant relationship exists or whether waste actually occurred—may have grounds to raise those facts as a defense in any eviction proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Kansas can help individuals understand whether this provision applies to their situation and what options may be available.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

K.S.A. § 58-2501
K.S.A. § 58-2506
K.S.A. § 58-2551
K.S.A. § 58-2556
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2555
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2570
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2570
K.S.A. § 58-2552
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2555
K.S.A. § 58-2570
K.S.A. § 58-2558
K.S.A. § 58-2565
K.S.A. § 58-2545
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2563
K.S.A. § 58-2559
K.S.A. § 58-25,100
K.S.A. § 58-25,126
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-25,109
K.S.A. § 58-25,114
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,113
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,123
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,108
K.S.A. § 58-25,110
K.S.A. § 58-25,108
K.S.A. § 58-25,113
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,119
K.S.A. § 58-25,117
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,103
K.S.A. § 58-25,121
K.S.A. § 58-2543
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2543
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540

Related Rules

§ 31
Notice to quit for nonpayment of rent
§ 47a-15
Noncompliance by tenant. Remedy of breach by tenant. Landlord's remedies.
§ 8.71.040
Required notice

Source Information

Source:https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch58/058_025_0009.html
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